Job Description
SWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to recently announcing the manufacture of entire geostationary telecom satellites, called HummingSat, that define a new category in space. HummingSat is the world’s first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact, and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security. HummingSat has been selected by Intelsat to build the I-45 satellite, by Inmarsat to build three I-8 satellites, and recently by Astrum Mobile to build the NEASTAR-1 satellite. SWISSto12 is also a leading provider of Radio-Frequency (RF) products and sub-systems for satellite communication and remote sensing applications. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products. This position is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a new class of telecommunication satellites. If you are looking for a position where you can play an active role in contributing to an innovative and fast-growing company, this role is for you.
Job Requirements
5 or more years of experience in development and procurement of various passive and driven spacecraft antennas and/or mechanisms (antennas, deployable appendages, pointing mechanisms, hold down and release mechanisms, motors, and associated control electronics)
Experience with cradle to grave aerospace development including requirements engineering and verification, design and analysis reviews, qualification and life testing, materials and process selection
Demonstrated extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as comprehensive project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordination to meet established milestones.
Must possess the ability to contribute to resolving complex technical problems and complex management of technical activities.
Experience with managing customer, supplier, and large internal team interfaces
Able to work with leadership on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
Autonomous and proactive working style with excellent work organisation and ethics.
Communicating effectively, excellent relational skills, and ability to work in a team with different professional and cultural backgrounds, as well as spread across different regions and time zones.
Ability to “think outside of the box” and thrive in an often-ambiguous trade-space
Experience with various relevant scheduling tools
Masters degree in Electrical or Mechanical or Systems or Aerospace Engineering or Physics or equivalent
Knowledge of the ISO 9001 and EN/AS 9100 norms as well as with preventive and curative quality tools (8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, risk analysis,) is an optional plus
Language: Fluent English is a prerequisite, skills in French are a plus
Job Responsibilities
Act as a Project Manager for subcontracted antennas and complex mechanism systems to ensure successful and timely delivery of major components for the HummingSat program
Lead strategic partners and major suppliers including design reviews, deliverables, hardware integration, testing, and qualification through delivery
Work in close cooperation with the Swissto12 program management and technical teams, and their customers to ensure contractual compliance and a shared understanding of the program execution.
Present status and progress on the key aspects of the assembly to the end-customers.
Act as point of contact for suppliers and partners under project activities, including feedback, interactions, and improvements.
Apply state-of-the art project management and engineering processes throughout design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing.
Maintain & track the supplier requirements verification and the change order process.
Perform risk and opportunity management and provide leadership and direction to the continual risk management process.
Be responsible for the project documentation management, including statement of work and vendor deliverables.
Travel as needed.
Occasionally, you will be asked to participate in overall tasks and services inherent to a dynamic fast-growing company.
Job Benefits
Further details to be shared by our recruitment team.
More about SWISSto12
SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with Intelsat, Inmarsat, Astrum Mobile and ESA for HummingSat as well as contracts for their RF product line in Europe, and the US with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SES and the ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and operates a US and European subsidiariesy in Foster City California. The company is well funded for its near and mid-term developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream.
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